Written question asked by Karl Turner (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 January 2014. It was answered by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 January 2014 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Fractures
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health what support people with osteoporosis receive following a first fracture; and if he will establish a fracture liaison service linked to hospitals.
- Answer
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Responsibility for determining the overall national approach to improving clinical outcomes from healthcare services, including fracture liaison services (FLS), lies with NHS England.
NHS England has advised that the FLS model recommended by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the National Osteoporosis society has been assessed as being best practice and is being promoted.
NHS England is aware that the provision of good FLS is not uniform across the United Kingdom and is working with clinical commissioning groups to support them to develop appropriate local services.
It will be for the appropriate National Clinical Director at NHS England, working with the National Osteoporosis Society, to consider how to further promote best practice and treatment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 181308; 573 cc140-1W
- Session
- 2013-14
- Subjects
- Health services Fractures
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